Urgent Call to Action: Elevate Naloxone for Health in Southeast Asia
Join the Movement: Naloxone for Life Embracing the theme of International Overdose Awareness Day 2023 (#IOAD 23), “Recognizing and Responding to Unseen Lives,” our call is clear: prioritize Naloxone to prevent overdose deaths. In Asia, opioids impact lives profoundly. Let’s act now for transformative reform in health and drug policies.
Why Naloxone Matters: Opioid users face 14-times higher mortality risk. Overdose-related deaths are a crisis. Southeast Asia hosts 25.5% of people who globally inject drugs, demanding public health strategies to combat harm.
Powerful Steps: Act Now Our action plan demands urgent policy change. Naloxone saves lives instantly, is more effective when administered by non-medical individuals. Together, we empower communities to intervene and make a difference.
Join the Movement: Key Asks, Push for Naloxone on Essential Drugs Lists, ensuring budget inclusion. Train peers as educators, driving knowledge into communities. Equip drop-in centers with Naloxone, saving lives on the frontlines.
Your Voice Matters Stand with us. Let’s reshape policies and save lives. Read the full statement here. Visit us at www.harmreductionsea.org for more information. Together, we recognize and respond to unseen lives, fostering compassion.
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